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If you’ve ever watched a paanwala at work, you may have noticed a small but significant ritual: the stem of the betel leaf is always snipped off before the leaf is smeared with chuna (lime), and filled with an assortment…
What connects a wild boar, the sun, the moon, and a dagger? These four powerful symbols formed the royal emblem of the Vijayanagara Empire, one of the most influential dynasties in South Indian history. Spanning over 300 years from the…
In cricket, a jaffa refers to an exceptional delivery by a bowler that is so skillfully executed it becomes almost unplayable. Such a ball typically combines perfect line, length, and movement, leaving even top batters beaten or confused. The term…
The phrase “moment of truth” first appeared in English through Ernest Hemingway’s 1932 classic Death in the Afternoon. Hemingway borrowed the Spanish term el momento de la verdad, which referred to the climactic point in a bullfight when the matador…
Ever wondered what courtly manners have to do with tickets? The word etiquette comes from the Old French estiquette, meaning “label” or “ticket.” It originally referred to small notes or placards used to post public notices. In the royal court…
The month of July is named after Julius Caesar. In the original Roman calendar, it was called Quintilis, meaning the fifth month, since the year began in March. In 44 BCE, after Caesar’s assassination, the Roman Senate officially renamed Quintilis…
Varahi Ghat in Varanasi is named after Goddess Varahi, one of the Sapta Matrikas or seven mother goddesses in Hindu tradition, often depicted with the face of a boar. The ghat derives its identity from the Sri Varahi Devi Temple…
The term “bootstrapping” comes from the old phrase “pulling oneself up by one’s bootstraps.” A bootstrap is the small loop or strap at the back of a boot, used to pull it on. In the 19th century, this phrase was…
The term “blue blood” refers to someone of noble birth or aristocratic lineage and has a well-documented origin. Although commonly associated with British royalty, it first emerged in medieval Spain, where it was used to describe the pure-blooded nobility, especially…
Adi Keshav Ghat is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu first stepped into Kashi. Located on the northern edge of Varanasi, where the river Varuna meets the Ganga, the name Adi Keshava means “First Vishnu.” Keshava, literally “the…